Innovate. Collaborate. Be recognized.
The student bridge contest allows students to design, build, and test a miniature structural bridge using various composite materials in accordance with a set of well defined rules. This is an international competition involving schools from around the globe. Students compete for monetary prizes and for the coveted SAMPE Student Bridge Champion trophy.
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The 2025 Bridge Contest will be held May 21, 2025 at the SAMPE 2025 Conference & Exhibition.​​​​
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Objective
Design and build a composites bridge using an assortment of pultrusions, cores, fabrics and other materials supplied in kit form.
Benefits of Participation
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Put your composites training into action
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Represent your college or university
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Add your participation and potential win on your resume
Requirements
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This contest is open to students only
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At least one team member must be a SAMPE member
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Only one bridge entry is permitted per registration
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Follow all SAMPE Student Bridge Contest Rules
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Students must print and bring their own posters
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All proposals to be sent to studentbridge@sampe.org
Important Deadlines
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March 15, 2025 | Apply to receive a material kit
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May 12, 2025 | Team registration deadline
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May 16, 2025 | Proposal deadline
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May 20, 2025 | Check-in: 2 pm - 5 pm
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May 21, 2025 | Contest: 10 am - 11 am
Sponsor or Donate
Give back to the student engineering community with a material or monetary donations. Donor participation is essential to the success of this event. A complete list of acceptable materials and sponsorship levels are detailed in the sponsor letter.
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SAMPE 2024 Overall Bridge Contest Winners
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First Place - Tongji University
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Second Place (tie) - Centro Universitario de FEI
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Second Place (tie) - University of Washington
2024 Winners for Categories A-H
SAMPE 2024 Bridge Poster Winners
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First Place - University of Maryland for Category A
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Second Place Tie - Western Washington Universit for Category A
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Second Place Tie - Western Washington University for Category H
Thank you to our SAMPE Student Bridge Contest Sponsors!
Contest Sponsors
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